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Professor Richard Harris is a prominent academic at Durham University's Business School, affiliated with the Department of Economics. He holds degrees from Queen's University Belfast, Lancaster University, and the University of Kent. Previously, he served as Alec Cairncross Professor of Applied Economics and Director of the Centre for Public Policy for Regions at the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on gender bias in UK Higher Education, productivity analysis at the firm and regional levels, and the evaluation of government industrial policies. He has authored numerous books and articles, including influential works on regional economic policy and TFP measurement. His work frequently intersects with policy, including contributions to UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), the BIS/Foresight Lead Expert Group, and the New Zealand Productivity Commission. Professor Harris has supervised doctoral students such as Norlia Mohd Zain and Enping Qian, and his research has addressed contemporary issues like the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on academic productivity and gender disparities in UK universities.
- Educations: B.Sc. (Queen’s Belfast), M.Sc. (Lancaster), Ph.D. (Kent)
His research interests span gender pay gaps, regional productivity differences, and SME performance. Recent articles highlight his analysis of R&D co-location effects, pandemic-era labor market shifts, and institutional gaming in academic evaluations. His policy engagements reflect a commitment to bridging academic research with public-sector decision-making.
